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July and August 2026 Newsletter – Mauritius, Bali, and Singapore

Summer is over, and autumn is here. I hope your summer was full of sunshine and relaxation. Ours was, so much so that I am woefully late with our July ...
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Trees and thatched umbrellas on a beach

The Beauty of Flic-en-Flac Beach

If you’re a beach lover, this post is for you. Steve and I spent July 2026 on the East African island of Mauritius in the Indian Ocean. One of the ...
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A beach with palm trees and cabanas

May/June 2026 Newsletter – Palm-Mar, Tenerife, Spain

Steve and I have reached the end of our twelve-week stay in Tenerife. We are blessed to have been able to spend this time in one of our favorite places, ...
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How Much Does it Cost to Visit Lima, Peru?

Are you thinking of going to Peru and wondering what it will cost to visit Lima? If so, this post is for you. Steve and I spent twelve weeks in ...
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A beach in the south of Tenerife

April 2026 Newsletter – Palm-Mar, Tenerife, Spain

Hello again! It’s time for our monthly newsletter. Here’s what Steve and I have been up to in April. We ended our 12-week stay in Lima, Peru, on April 8th ...
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I Flew 2,800 Miles to Attend No Kings 3 – Was it Worth It?

On October 18, 2025, I watched the news coverage of the second No Kings protest from the Canary Islands. Seeing thousands of Americans marching for what they believe in and ...
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A lighthouse in Lima, Peru

March 2026 Newsletter – Lima, Peru

Greetings from Lima, Peru! Steve and I have been here since mid-January, and on April 8th we'll leave the Pacific Ocean behind and fly across the Atlantic Ocean to the ...
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A tray of food including octopus

The Frustration of Being a Non-Foodie Traveler

Well into my seventh decade, I realized I really don’t like many foods. I love Mexican, Italian, and Chinese food, or at least their American adaptations. And of course, being ...
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The ocean, cliffs, and high rises of Lima’s shore

February 2026 Newsletter – Lima, Peru

Hello It’s been quite a while since our last newsletter because life got a bit busy. We spent the first half of November crossing the Atlantic on a cruise ship ...
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Wind and Whim’s 2025 Full-Time Travel Costs

Here we are, well into 2026, which means it’s time for our annual spending breakdown! In 2025, we stayed in 19 cities and towns in 7 countries on 3 continents ...
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